By: blackcinemaconnection June 17, 2020July 25, 2020 Cable SeriesAunjanue Ellis, Courtney B. Vance, featured, HBO, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Michael Kenneth Williams1 Comment

Lovecraft Country

Release Date: 8/16/20, Series Premiere; HBOGenre: DramaRating: NRDirector: Yann DemangeStudio(s): Bad Robot, Monkeypaw Productions, Warner Bros. Television, HBO. Cast: Jurnee Smollett-Bell (Letitia Dandridge), Michael Kenneth Williams (Montrose Freeman), Aunjanue Ellis (Hippolyta Black), Courtney B. Vance (George Black), Jonathan Majors (Atticus Black), Wunmi Mosaku (Ruby Dandridge), Demetrius Grosse (Marvin Baptiste), Abbey Lee (Christina Braithwhite), Jamie Chung…

By: blackcinemaconnection June 9, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Netflix, Nia Long, Omar Epps, Stephen BishopLeave a Comment

Fatal Affair

Release Date: 7/16/2020; Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Peter Sullivan Studio(s): Hybrid, Netflix Cast: Nia Long (Ellie), Omar Epps (David), Stephen Bishop (Michael), Aubrey Cleland (Brittany), Maya Stojan (Courtney), Kj Smith (Deborah), Jason-Shane Scott (Travis), Carolyn Hennesy (Janice), Fredella Calloway (Dr. Beverly), Estelle (Linda). Story: Ellie (Nia Long) tries to mend her marriage with…

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Body Cam

Release Date: 7/14/20; DVD (Original Release – 5/19/20) Genre: Horror Rating: R Director: Malik Vitthal Studio(s): BET Films, Paramount Players, Ace Entertainment, Paramount Pictures Running Time: 96 mins. Cast: Mary J. Blige as Renee Lomito-Smith, Nat Wolff as Danny Holledge, David Zayas as Sergeant Kesper, David Warshofsky as Darlo Penda, Demetrius Grosse as Gary, Anika…

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Hamilton

Release Date: 7/3/2020; Disney+ Genre: Biography/Historical Rating: PG-13 Director: Thomas Kail Studio(s): Walt Disney Pictures, 5000 Broadway Productions, RadicalMedia Running Time: 160 mins. Cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda (Alexander Hamilton), Phillipa Soo (Eliza Hamilton), Leslie Odom, Jr. (Aaron Burr), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Angelica Schuyler), Chris Jackson (George Washington), Daveed Diggs (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), Okieriete Onaodowan (Hercules Mulligan/James…

By: blackcinemaconnection June 8, 2020 Upcoming FilmsChadwick Boseman, Delroy Lindo, featured, Giancarlo Esposito, Netflix, Spike LeeLeave a Comment

Da 5 Bloods

Release Date: 6/12/20; Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: Spike Lee Studio(s): 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, Netflix Running Time: 154 mins. Cast: Delroy Lindo (Paul), Jonathan Majors (David), Norm Lewis (Eddie), Clarke Peters (Otis), Isiah Whitlock, Jr. (Melvin), Chadwick Boseman (Norman), Mélanie Thierry, Paul Walter Hauser (Simon), Jean Reno, Veronica Ngo (Hanoi Hannah), Giancarlo…

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Tenet

Release Date: 7/17/2020; In Theaters Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Christopher Nolan Studio(s): Syncopy, Warner Bros. Pictures Running Time: TBD Cast: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, Kenneth Branagh, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Clémence Poésy, Himesh Patel, Denzil Smith Martin Donovan, Sean Avery. Story: Set in “the afterlife” of a world of…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Jodie Turner-Smith, Michael B. Jordan; Based on a NovelLeave a Comment

Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse

Release Date: 2/26/2021; In Theaters Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Stefano Sollima Studio(s): Midnight Radio, Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Weed Road Pictures. Running Time: TBD Cast: Michael B. Jordan as John Clark, Jamie Bell as Robert Ritter, Jodie Turner-Smith as Karen Greer, Luke Mitchell as Rowdy, Jack Kesy as Thunder, Brett Gelman as Victor Rykov, Colman Domingo…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter, Tyrin TurnerLeave a Comment

Fatale

Release Date: 10/30/20; In Theaters Genre: Drama/Thriller Rating: NR Director: Deon Taylor Studio(s): Hidden Empire Film Group, Lionsgate Running Time: Unknown Cast: Michael Ealy (Derrick Tyler), Hilary Swank (Detective Valerie Quinlan), Mike Colter (Rafe Grimes), Danny Pino (Carter Haywood), Tyrin Turner (Tyrin Abenathy), Sam Daly (Officer Stallman), David Hoflin (Officer Lowe), Damarius Lewis (Tracie Tyler). Story: …

Upcoming Films

The following is a list of upcoming Black films. These titles are expected to be released in any one or combination of formats including theatrical release, DVD/Blu-Ray, direct-to-video (including video-on-demand and streaming), made-for TV/Cable, Limited Series or to be previewed at national film festivals. SEPTEMBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 2021

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for the…

Black Cinema Databank

The purpose of this databank is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

The Killing Of Kenneth Chamberlain

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Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: David Midell Studio(s): Redbird Entertainment, Shushu Entertainment Running Time: 83 mins. Cast: Frankie Faison, Anika Noni Rose, LaRoyce Hawkins, Steve O’Connell, Enrico Natale, Ben Marten, Angela Peel, Tom McElroy, Christopher R. Ellis, Antonio Polk. Story: Based on the true story of the…

Givers Of Death

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Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Sci-Fi Rating: NR Director: Addison Henderson Studio(s): Night Owl Republic Films, The Lagralane Group, Buffalo FilmWorks. Running Time: 97 mins. Cast: Louis Lombardi, J.J. Alfieri, Josie DiVincenzo, Addison Henderson. Story: Givers of Death (G.O.D.) is an apocalyptic tale of a hitman, a detective, and an entire…

Intolerance: No More

By: blackcinemaconnection August 9, 2020

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Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual); Original Release – 2019 Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Sergio Guerrero Studio(s): IndiEye Productions, True Form Films Running Time: 80 mins Cast: Paulette Patterson, Christina Morrell, Helen Kennedy, Lizza Monet Morales. Story: Intolerance No More, a timely action/drama story about an African American woman that has an…

False Advertisement

By: blackcinemaconnection August 9, 2020

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Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Romantic Comedy Rating: NR Director: Larick Mathews Studio(s): January One, Leo Waters Running Time: 81 mins. Cast: Mike Merrill, Shuntel Renay, Davien Harliss, Michael Anthony, Ryan Ashley, Dutchess of Ink, Benzino, Quentin Harris, Curtis Washington, Dominique Danielle, Shauna Brooks. Story: Dylan Foster is a successful businessman…

Farewell

By: blackcinemaconnection August 9, 2020

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Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Chris Chalk Studio(s): Golden Concorde, KO Creative Running Time: 79 mins. Cast: KD Chalk, Chris Chalk, Cesa Pledger, Eden Marryshow, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut. Story: Grace and Chance Charles have one last night with their best friends. What is supposed to be…

Lola

By: blackcinemaconnection August 9, 2020

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Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Antoine Allen Studio(s): Unknown Running Time: 94 mins. Cast: Taja V. Simpson, Ashlee Evans-Smith, Nakia Dillard, Kazy Tauginas Story: Lola’s world is turned upside down when a fun night out with friends goes horribly wrong. When Lola is forced to fight…